Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Calliscirpus

Species:

Calliscirpus brachythrix

USDA Symbol:

CABR30

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, songbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers wetland or riparian zones

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Requires light for germination. Seeds should be surface sown on saturated substrate and kept consistently wet.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI